GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS ALL MODELS 1 . KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Z87 . 1 ) at all times . Everyday eyeglasses only Read and understand the owner's manual and have impact resistant lenses , they are NOT safety glasses . Also , use face or dust mask if labels affixed to the tool . Learn its application cutting operation is dusty , and ear protectors and limitations as well as the specific potential ( plugs or muffs ) during extended periods of hazards peculiar to this tool . operation . 2 . GROUND ALL TOOLS 13 . SECURE WORK This tool is equipped with an approved Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical . 3 - conductor cord and a 3 - prong grounding type It's safer than using your hand , and frees both plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle . hands to operate tool . The green conductor in the cord is the groundi ng wire . Never connect the green wire to a live 14 . DON'T OVERREACH terminal . Keep proper footing and balance at all times . 3 . KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE , 15 . MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE in working order , and in proper adjustment and Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest alignment . performances . Follow instructions for lubricating 4 . REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES and changing accessories . Form habit of checking to see that keys and 16 . DISCONNECT TOOLS adj usti ng wrenches are removed from tool before before servicing ; when changing accessories turning it on . such as blades , bits , cutters , etc . 5 . KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN 17 . AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents . Make sure switch is in " OFF " position before Floor must not be slippery due to wax or sawdust . plugging in . 6 . AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT 18 . USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Don't use power tools indamp orwet locations or Consult the owner's manual for recommended expose them to rain . Keep work area well lighted . accessories . Follow the instructions that accom - Provide adequate surrounding work space . pany the accessories . The use of improper acces - 7 . KEEP CHILDREN AWAY sories - may cause hazards . All visitors should be kept a safe distance from 19 . NEVER STAND ON TOOL work area . Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or 8 . MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD - PROOF if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted . Do not store materials above or near the tool such - - with padlocks , master switches , or by removing that it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach starter keys . them . 9 . DON'T FORCE TOOL 20 . CHECK DAMAGED PARTS It will do the job better and safer at the rate for Before further use of the tool , a guard or other which it was designed . part that is damaged should be carefully rcheckedm 10 . USE RIGHT TOOL to ensure that it will operate properly and perfo Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it was its intended function . Check for alignment of not designed for . moving parts , binding of moving parts , breakage 11 . WEAR PROPER APPAREL of parts , mounting , and any other conditions rthatt Do not wear loose clothing , gloves , neckties or may effect its operation . A guard or other pa jewelry ( rings , wrist watches ) to get caught in that is damaged should be properly repaired or moving parts . Nonslip footwear is recommended . replaced . Wear protective hair covering to contain long 21 . NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED hair . Roll long sleeves above the elbow . Turn power off . Don't leave tool until it comes to 12 . USE SAFETY GOGGLES ( Head Protection ) a complete stop . Wear Safety goggles ( must comply with ANSI Page: 4

additional safety instructions for band saw ALL MODELS Safety is a combination of common sense , staying and lock knob , lower blade guide , tension adjust - alert , and knowing how your band saw works . ing knob and tension scale , and blade thrust bearing adjustment . BEFORE USING THE SAW : 3 . Read and understand all safety instructions and operating procedures throughout the manual . WARNING : TO AVOID MISTAKES THAT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS , PERMANENT INJURY , DO 4 . Read the following labels which appear on the NOT PLUG THE SAW IN UNTIL THE FOLLOWING front of the band saw and blade guard . STEPS HAVE BEEN SATISFACTORILY f - - - - COMPLETED : 1 . Assembly and alignment . 2 . Learn the function and proper use of the on - off switch , bevel crank and lock , upper blade guide L _ _ _ J Krlow This Tool ! Read ind Undersland Owner's Manual before Using this MaChine . â¢ Always wear sM _ ty goggles that comply â¢ Before turning saw on , a _ lj ust UPPER â¢ Plan hand politt _ 0ns so â¢ sudden â¢ lip â¢ Tt . n _ Off . fro'hove switch key , â¢ rid wMt with ANSI Z87 . t BLADE GUIDE to ius ! ciell workptece Ã· won't cau _ injury , tot " _ 4a4e to s | o _ b . efom adjusting _ w . â¢ Before turning law on , check and adju st : â¢ Supp _ , fixture or braK ; e workpJe _ e IDANGER I FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY : â¢ Turn sew O11 and wa _ t for blade to stop char _ ltrsg bla < _ s or leevir _ g arel . a ) Blade Tensic ) n b ) Blade Guides firmly _ mnst tabht so it will not rock b4r / 0fe treeing jammed rnaterlal _ â¢ Meintain _ / * 1 " ma = lmum cl4arance betmn c ) Thrust Searingl or twist Irom y _ r hand , fiM . e and sanding belt . WHEN INSTALLING OR MOVING THE WEAR YOUR SAW 1 . To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement : a . Place the saw on a firm level surface where there is plenty of room for feeding the work - piece . b . Adjust the saw so the table is level and the saw with ANSI Z87 . 1 could result in severe injury does not rock . from breakage of the eye protection . c . Bolt the saw to the floor if it tends to slip , slide , c . For dusty operations , wear a face shield along with safety goggles . or tip over during operations like cutting long , heavy boards . d . Use extra caution with large , very small , or awkward workpieces . d . Turn saw off and unplug electric cord before moving the saw to a new area . 1 . Use extra supports ( tables , saw horses , 2 . Store and use the band saw indoors . etc . ) forany workpieces large enough to tip when not held down to the table top . 2 . Do not feed small pieces that require your BEFORE EACH USE finger holding the workpiece to go under 1 . Inspect your saw . If any part of this band saw is the guard area . Use jigs or fixtures to hold missing , or bent , or failed in any way , or any the work and keep your hands away from the blade . electrical componentsdo not work properly , turn the saw off , remove switch key , and unplug the . When cutting irregularly shaped work - saw . Replace damaged , missing , or failed parts pieces , plan your work so it will not pinch before using the saw again . the blade . A piece of molding , for example , must lay flat or be held by a fixtu re or jig that 2 . Plan your work to protect your eyes , hands , face , ears and body . will not let it twist , rock or slip while being cut . a . Do not do layout , assembly , or set up work on the table while the saw is running . 4 . Properly support round material such as dowel rods , or tubing . They have a tendency b . Wear safety goggles ( not glasses ) that comply to roll while being cut , causing the b ! ade to with ANSI Z87 . 1 ( shown on package ) . Using " bite . " To avoid this , always use a " V " block , any power tool can result in foreign objects or clamp the workpiece to a miter gage . being thrown into the eyes , which can result in e . To avoid risk of hearing damage , wear ear permanent eye damage . Safety goggles are plugs or muffs during extended periods of available at Sears retail or catalog stores . Use of glasses or use of goggles not in compliance operation . Page: 5

Toavoidbeingsuddenlycaughtintheblade : WHENEVER SAW IS RUNNING 1 . Donotwear gloves . WARNING : DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY ( GAINED FROM FREQUENT USE OF YOUR 2 . Remove all jewelry and loose clothing . BAND SAW ) TO CAUSE A CARELESS MIS - 3 . Tie back long hair . TAKE . ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT A CARE - LESS FRACTION OF A SECOND IS SUFFI - 4 . Roll long sleeves above the elbow . CIENT TO INFLICT SEVERE INJURY . g . To avoid injury from accidental starting , always a . If your saw makes an unfamiliar noise or if it unplug saw , turn switch off and remove switch vibrates excessively , stop immediately . Turn key before removing the guard , installing or the saw off . Remove switch key and unplug removing any blade , accessory or attach ment , the saw . Do not restart until finding and or making any adjustments . correcting the problem . h , To avoid slips and jams causing injury : b . Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden 1 . Choose the right size and style blade for the slip could cause a hand to move into the blade material and the type of cutting you plan to or the sanding belt . do . Use this band saw to cut and sand only c , Feed the workpiece only fast enough to let the wood , wood like products and plastic . blade cut without bogging down or binding . 2 . Make sure the blade teeth point downward d . Before freeing jammed material , turn saw off . toward the table . Remove switch key . Remove plug from power 3 . Make sure the blade tracking guides and source outlet . Wait for all moving parts to stop . thrust bearings are properly adjusted . e . When backing up the workpiece , the blade 4 . Always check and correctly adjust blade or may bind in the kerf ( cut ) . This Js usually sanding belt tension . caused by sawdust clogging up the kerr or because the blade comes out of the guides . If To avoid accidental blade contact , minimize this happens : blade breakage and provide maximum blade support . 1 , Turn saw off . 1 . Always adjust the upper blade guide and 2 . Unplug saw . blade guard to just clear the workpiece . 3 . Remove switch key . 2 . Plan your hand placement so your fingers 4 , Wait for all moving parts to stop . will not be where a sudden slip could cause them to hit the blade . 5 . Remove band saw cover . j . 6 . Stick a flat blade screwdriver or wedge into Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and the kerf . there is no excessive play in any parts . k . To avoid an electrical shock , make sure your 7 . Turn the upper wheel by hand while backing up the workpiece . fingers do not touch the metal prongs on the plug when installing or removing the plug to or Before removing loose pieces from the table , from a live outlet . turn saw off and wait for all moving parts to stop . Never turn your band saw " ON " before clearing everything except the workpiece and related feed or support devices off the table , ACCESSORIES BEFORE SANDING USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES . Follow the instructions that come with the accessories . Con - 1 . Keep the table and sanding belt adjusted so the sult the owner's manual for recommended accessories . gap between them is no more than 1 / 16 - inch wide . The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons . 2 . To avoid fire , shock , or cause electrical shorts , do not sand metal . It could ignite the sawdust inside the saw . Page: 6

TOOL . Check the saw blade to make sure it turns This power tool is equipped with a 3 - conductor cord freely . If the blade is free , try to start the motor and ground type plug listed by Underwriters ' Labora - again . If the motor still does not start , refer to the tories . The ground conductor has a green jacket and " Motor Trouble - Shooting Chart . " is attached to the tool housing at one end and to the ground prong in the attachment plug at the other . If the motor suddenly stalls while cutting wood , end . turn the power switch off , unplug the tool , and free the blade from the wood . The motor may This plug requires a mating 3 - conductor grounded now be restarted and the cut finished . type outlet as shown above . WARNING : TO MAINTAIN PROPER TOOL GROUND - 4 . Frequent " blowing " of fuses or tripping or circuit ING WHENEVER THE OUTLET YOU ARE PLAN - breakers may result if : NING TO USE FOR THIS POWER TOOL IS OF THE a . MOTOR IS OVERLOADED - Overloading can TWO PRONG TYPE , DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER occur if you feed too rapidly . THE GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY MANNER . USE b . LOW VOLTAGE - Although the motor is de - AN ADAPTER AS SHOWN AND ALWAYS CON - NECT THE GROUNDING PRONG TO KNOWN signed for operation on the voltage and fre - GROUND . quency specified on the motor nameplate , normal loads will be handled safely on voltages It is recommended that you have a qualified electri - not more than 10 % above or below the name - cian replace the two prong outlet with a properly plate voltage . Heavy loads , however , require grounded three prong outlet . that voltage at motor terminals equals the An adapter as shown is available for connecting the voltage specified on nameplate . plug to 2 - prong receptacles . The green grounding 5 . Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or lead extending from the adapter must be connected incorrect connections , overload , reduced input to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded voltage ( such as small size wire in the supply outlet box . circuit ) or to overly long supply circuit wire . GROUNDING LUG Always check the connections , the load and the / supply circuit whenever motor fails to perform satisfactorily . Check wire size and length with ADAPTER I _ : _ the Wire Size Chart below . \ \ _ I I { ' _ T _ ) il MAKE SURE THIS IS 3 - PRONG \ _ ' . _ . _ _ . _ - - < _ CONNECTED TO A PLUG \ _ " I _ II KNOWN GROUND WIRE SIZES \ _ " / _ ' " _ l _ JJJ _ l - - ' " 2 PRONG _ _ . _ ' _ ' _ _ _ _ , ; - . The use of any extension cord will cause some loss _ " " _ " _ - - _ " _ RECEPTACLE of power . To keep this to a minimum and to prevent overheating and motor burn - out , use the table below WARNING : THE ADAPTER ILLUSTRATED IS FOR to determine the minimum wire size ( AW . G . ) exten - USE ONLY IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A PROPERLY sion cord . Use only 3 - wire extension cords which GROUNDED 2 - PRONG RECEPTACLE . have 3 - prong grounding type plugs and 3 - pole receptacles which accepts the tools plug . MOTOR SAFETY PROTECTION CAUTION : For circuits that are farther away from CAUTION : To avoid motor damage this motor should electrical service box , the wire size must be increased be blown out or vacuumed frequently to keep proportionately in order to deliver ample voltage to the saw motor . sawdust from interfering with normal motor ventila - tion . 1 . This tool should be connected to a 120V , 15 amp Length of the 120 Volts Wire Sizes Required branch circuit with a 15 amp fuse or circuit Conductor ( American Wire Gage Number ) breaker . Failure to use the proper size fuse can 0 - 25 Ft . 16 result in damage to the motor . 26 - 50 Ft . 14 2 . If the motor fails to start , turn the power switch to 51 - 100 Ft . 12 the " OFF " position immediately . UNPLUG THE Page: 8

MODELS 113.248320 , 113.248440 , and 113.248510 4 . Locate the correct motor pulley ( Model 113.248210 has a " one - step " pulley ) . Placethe shaft key intothe groove on the motor shaft . Align the groove in the pulley with the shaft key and install the motor pulley on the motor shaft with the setscrew boss toward the motor . ALL MODELS 5 . Place the Poly " V " belt into the motor mount as shown on the underside of the band saw . 6 . Look atthe motor mount and find the slot that is nar - MOTOR MOUNT rower than the other three . When mounting the motor , the motor stud without a spacer goes into this slot . NARROW SLOT 7 . Carefully position the motor sothat the poly " V " belt is around the motor pulley and the four motor studs align with the slots in the motor mount . 8 . Push motor studs through and install the flanged lock nuts to the three ( 3 ) motor studs with spacers . Start the flanged nuts by hand only at this time . MOTOR MOUNT MOTOR MOUNT 9 . Install the threaded stud through the hole in the lower leg of the motor mount and over the motor stud as shown . THREADED STUD 18 Page: 19

10 . Install a flanged lock nut onto this motor stud . Tighten the flanged lock nuts , using a % - inch wrench , until almost tight . It will be easier to tighten lock nuts if the head is tilted to approximately 45 Â° . See page 34 for instructions on tilting head . NOTE : Do not over - tighten the flange nuts . The motor should slide in the grooves to allow tensioning of the belt . _ / / - / 11 . Install the wing nut on the threaded stud . 12 . Check that the poly " V " belt is on both pulleys being SMALLPULLEY sure that it is centered on each pulley . J ! J / 13 . Check that the pulleys are in line by sighting down the side of the large pulley te see if it lines up with the small pulley . If the pulleys are not in line , loosen the set screw holding the pulley on the motor shaft and position the pulley . A notch in the small end of the motor support is provided for access to the set screw and belt . FLANGED LOCK NUT WING NUT 14 . Belt tensioning is done by tightening the wing nut which pulls the motor down . The motor slides on the three ( 3 ) spacers and is locked in place by the flanged lock nut at the threaded stud . Belt tension is important . Over tensioning may cause vibration while too little tension may allowthe belt to slip under heavy loads , TIGHTEN FLANGE NUT AFTER TENSIONING BELTWITH WING NUT 19 Page: 20

ALL MODELS CONNECTING THE MOTOR 1 . Next , the motor cord needs to be wired into the motor . Coming from the underside of the table will be a cord with a black , white and green wire . TERMINAL GREEN This is the motor cord . WARNING : FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY , NEVER PLUG I _ HE SAW IN UNTIL ALL ASSEMBLY STEPS ARE COMPLETED . 2 . Loosen the two screws holding the connector BLACK WIRE box cover on the back side of the motor . Swing TERMINAL Tt the cover open . 3 . Install the green ground wire by removing the green grounding screw and inserting it through the round metal terminal on the green ground wire of the motor cord . Reinstall the green screw into the hole from which it was removed and GREEN WIRE . TO GREEN SCREW tighten securely . WARNING : TO AVOID ELECTROCUTION , STRAIN RELIEF NEVER CONNECT ANYTHING BUT THE GROUND WIRE ( COLORED GREEN ) TO THE WtRE TO TERMINAL T4 GREEN SCREW . 4 . Insert terminal end of WHITE wire on spade terminal marked T4 on the motor . Push terminal firmly until seated . 5 . Insert terminal end of BLACK wire on spade terminal marked T1 on the motor . Push terminal firmly until seated . 6 . Close motor connector box being sure that power cord is seated in the largest strain relief groove and tighten box cover screws . 7 . DQ NOT plug in power cord . 2O Page: 21

ALL MODELS ATTACHING TRIM CAPS 1 . Find the left and right trim caps . 2 . There are two plastic stubson the back of each trim cap . 3 . These stubs will snap into matching holes at the TRIM CAP front corner of each saw . 4 . Snap the left & right trim caps in place . 22 Page: 23

location and function of the electronic indicator system MODEL 113.248440 & 113.248510 ON LY BATTERY COVER RELEASE SLOTS BATTERY COVER & OPEN BATTERY OPEN â¢ KEY BEVEL ANGLE KEY ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT SION KEY SPEED KEY ( FT . PER MIN . ) _ IEFERENCE SET KEY DIGITAL READOUT DISPLAY DIGITAL READOUT DISPLAY BATTERY COVER The Liquid Crystal Display , or LCD , on this saw The Battery Cover covers the battery compartment , gives the user the ability to accurately position the To . release the cover , insert a small coin into one of blade and monitor the set - up . The three functions the release slots and twist . Remove the cover . displayed are : 1 . Installing the Battery Bevel Angle - Shows the present angle of the blade The battery is supplied with the loose parts . It is a to the table . The _ keyis used toset thezero 6 - volt , type J alkaline battery . Install the battery degree point . with the contact end down and the " + " terminal Blade Tension - Displays the blade size for which the towards the left . Push the battery down and back tension has been adjusted . until the top edge of the battery is caught under the ribs in the compartment . Do not force the Blade Speed - Displays the speed of the blade in battery . It if doesn't push in easily , remove the surface feet per minute ( FPM ) . battery and check that it is positioned correctly . NOTE : The function being displayed is indicated by 2 . Reinstall battery cover by inserting the tabs on the an abbreviated name of the function in the left hand lower edge of the cover into the mounting holes in the area of the display ; either BEV , TEN , or FPM . control and pushing the cover into position . 24 Page: 25

FUNCTION KEYS key . b . Press the _ E . _ - - _ key , then the . _ , s _ j The five keys located to the right of the display are the function keys . They are : c . Display should read : F _ v ' U - . U'i 2 . Selecting Blade Tension io . _ o _ - - Turns the display " On " or " Off " n a . Press the IoF _ . IQFk _ e ! y if display is off . _ j - - Selects the Bevel Angle display b . Press the _ T , . key . i - _ . _ - j - Selects the Blade Tension display E c . The digital display will show one of seven _ p _ - Selects the Blade Speed display tension settings . Turn the tension knob until the correct read - out appears for the blade or - - Sets the Bevel Angle to Zero sanding belt you have selected . NOTE : In order to extend battery life the display will Read - out i Indicates correct tension for : shut off approximately five ( 5 ) minutes after the last L Loose - no tension key was pressed . S Sanding Belt . 125 1 / 8 " blade . 250 1 / 4 " blade . 375 3 / 8 " blade . 500 1 / 2 " blade E Overtensioned 3 . Blade Speed The digital display will read out one of two starting speeds , depending on where the motor belt is positioned on the pulleys . The two starting speeds are 3000 FPM and 1500 FPM . The speed ranges for each starting point are : 3000 1500 2800 1400 * 2600 ' 1300 2400 1200 2200 1100 2OOO 1000 The band saw motor wilt stall if the blade speed drops two steps * below operating speed , USING THE ELECTRONIC INDICATOR NOTE : It is important to maintain maximum SYSTEM cutting efficiency by keeping the blade speed as 1 . Setting the Bevel Angle Reference Point . fast as possible . Do not feed the work piece too rapidly , tt will overload the motor and stall the Whenever the battery is installed or a new zero blade , point is desired , it is necessary to set the zero reference . Normally the zero reference is set with the blade vertical to the table . When the blade is in the desired position for the zero point do the following . a . Press the IONIOIFI Â¢ key if display is off . 25 Page: 26

ALL MODELS INSTALLING THE BLADE WARNING : TO AVOID INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL STARTING , MAKE SURE THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED BEFORE REMOVING ANY PART . IGNUGARD FROM THE SAW . 1 . Remove the blade guard by loosening the two ( 2 ) mounting screws with a phillips screwdriver and lifting the blade guard upward . 2 . Loosen the upper blade guide assembly and | _ . j LOCK KNOB lower to approximately 3 inches above rear table and retighten lock knob . This is necessary to make adjustments to blade guide and back up roller bearing . Jrt [ , t ] I 3 . Loosen the two capscrews that lock the upper blade guides using a 1 / 8 - inch hex " L , ' wrench and separate them about 1 / 8 - inch . Repeat the BLADE GUIDE same step for the lower blade guides . CAPSCREWS 26 Page: 27

MODEL 113.248210 & 113.248320 ALIGNING THE BLADE AND BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLIES This band saw comes equipped with a 1 / 4 - inch blade , This band saw can be used with blades of width from 1 / 8 - inch to 1 / 2 - inch . The align merit steps must be followed for proper tension , blade guide , and bearing adjustments for each different blade . Refer to the blade usage section for the recom - mended blade size for best results during most band saw operations . NOTE : It is critical to the life of the blade that the following steps are followed . Premature blade breakage wilt result if these steps are omitted . 1A . Turn the tension knob until the tension scale indi - cates 1 / 4 - inch position . This will set the correct ten - sion for a lt4 - inch blade . WARNING : TO AVOID INJURY FROM UNEX - PECTED STARTING OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK , DO NOT PLUG THE SAW IN . THE POWER CORD MUST REMAIN UNPLUGGED WHEN - EVER YOU ARE WORKING ON THE SAW . MODEL 113.248440 & 113.248510 ALIGNING THE BLADE AND BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLIES This band saw comes equipped with a 1 / 4 - inch biade . This band saw can be used with blades o . f width from 1 / 8 - inch to 1 / 2 - inch . The alignment steps must be followed for proper tension , blade guide , and bearing adjustments for each different blade . Refer to the blade usage section for the recom - mended blade size for best results during most band saw operations . NOTE : It is critical to the life of the blade that the following steps are followed . Premature blade breakage wilt result if these steps are omitted . lB . Turn on the digital display and push the key . Turn the tension knob until the display reads . 250 , Turn the tension knob one additional turn , This wilt set the correct tension for 1 / 4 - inch blade . WARNING : TO AVOID INJURY FROM UNEX - PECTED STARTING OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK , DO NOT PLUG THE SAW IN . THE POWER CORD MUST REMAIN UNPLUGGED WHEN - EVER YOU ARE WORKING ON THE SAW . 28 Page: 29

ALL MODELS 2 . Turn the upper wheel by hand a few times andre notice if the blade remains in the center of the ti on the top wheel . TRACKING ADJUSTMENT SCREW If the blade moves away from the center of the tire while you are turning it , the blade is not tracking properly . The top wheel shaft is hinged so the blade can be tracked . Tilt the wheel by turning the tracking adjustment screw using a medium screw driver . ( See illustration . ) a . If the bladel moves toward the front of the band saw : Turn the tracking adjustment screw clockwise about 1 / 4 of a turn , as though you were tightening it . b . If the blade moves toward the back of the band saw : Turn the tracking adjustment screw counter - clockwise about 1 / 4 of a turn as though you were loosening it . c . Check adjustment by turning wheel by hand . 3 . The upper and lower blade guides support the blade and keep it from twisting during operation . Adjust blade guide support whenever blades are changed or replaced with a different width . 4 . Push the blade guide support toward the blade and adjust the blade guides so they are about 1 / 32 - inch from the deepest part of the blade teeth . This deep part is called a gullet . Tighten the set screw locking the blade guide support . Turn the upper wheel , by hand , checking the position of the blade guide support . NOTE : Letting the blade teeth hit the blade BLADE GUIDE guides while using the band saw will ruin the GULLET blade . The set of the teeth and the sharpened edge of the teeth would be damaged . Proper adjustment of the upper and lower blade guide assemblies will prevent this from happening . Repeat procedu re for lower blade guide support . BL 5 . Slide the two blade guides evenly against the BEARING sides of the blade . Do not push the blade guides or pinch the blade guides against the blade . Rotate the upper wheel by hand so the blade travels downward . This leaves proper space for blade . Make sure one guide is not further from the blade than the other . Tighten both setscrews with a 1 / 8 - inch hex " L " wrench , Repeat proce - dure for lower blade guides . NOTE : The backup bearings support the blade from the rear and will spin when the blade is BLADE GUIDE BLADE GUIDE pushed against them while you are cutting , As soon as you stop cutting , the bearings should stop spinning . 29 Page: 30

ALL MODELS 10 . Mount the front table to the base as follows : FRONT TABLE a . Makesurefronttablelatchesarepositioned upas high as they will go . b . Hold the front edge of the table . Position the rear edge of the table so that the two flat springs slip under the two tabs on the rear table . c . Line up the miter gage slots in the front and rear tables . d . Push the front edge of the table backward and downward until the table snaps into position . SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE TABLE WARNING : TO AVOID INJURY FROM UNEXPECTED STARTING , MAKE SURE POWER CORD IS UN - PLUGGED BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO BANDSAW PARTS . To assu re repeatability and accuracy , it is important to square the blade to the table and adjust the 0 Â° position stop . This will guarantee that the blade wi II return to the square position after the head has been moved for a bevel cut . I _ , il l ir , / 1 . Locate the 1 / 4 - 20 x 1 / 2 oval point setscrew and use an 1 / 8 - inch hex " L " wrench to install it in the 0 Â° STOP SETSCREW i _ / _ / " hole located at the left front of the rear table . - The setscrew has a lock patch that will make it hard to turn . 2 . Slide the upper blade guard to its top most position and tighten knob . 3 . Release bevel lock by pulling out bevel lock knob under left front edge of table . 4 . Place a combination square on the table against the blade . Adjust the position of the blade to the table by turning the handwheel . When the blade is flush against the combination square lock the bevel lock knob . Use a 1 / 8 - inch hex " ' L " wrench to set the 0 Â° stop . Turn screw until it makes contact with the frame . 5 . Unlock bevel lock , bevel the blade , then return to 0 Â° position . Push in bevel lock knob and recheck blade to make sure it is square to the table . NOTE : The combination square must be " true " - - see the beginning of the unpacking and checking contents section for checking the combination square procedure . 32 Page: 33

ADJUSTING FRONT TABLE 1 . Adjust the front table so it is the same height as the rear table as follows : a , Lay a straight edge across front table to rear table . b . Gentlytap the fronttable down until it is in line with the rear table , c . Tighten the Phillips head self tapping screw once the front table is in the correct position . d . If necessary adjust the two ( 2 ) oval point set screws ( see Step 3 ) as needed to help line up the TABLE LEVELING table . SETSCREWS e . Both the left and right sides of the front table should be adjusted simultaneously . 2 , To keep the miter gage grooves in line , use a flat blade screwdriver against the head of one of the low head capscrews in the miter gage groove to force the table alignment key firmly forward intothe notch in the front table . 3 . While holding the alignment key into the notch , tighten theother capscrew . Removethe screwdriver and tighten the remaining screw . Check that the miter gage grooves line up , 4 . Check the operation of springs and tabs by remov - ing the front table and reinstalling . Removethetable by lifting up on two spring tabs under front edge of the table until springs are free , then pulling forward . 33 Page: 34

location and function of controls ALL MODELS ON - OFF SWITCH NOTE : The On - Off switch has a locking feature . This featu re is intended to help prevent unauthorized and possibly hazardous use by children and others . 1 . Insert yellow key into switch . 2 . To turn on , insert finger under end of red switch lever and pull end out . 3 . To turn off switch , push red lever in towards the base . 4 WARNING : The locking feature provided is to help prevent unauthorized use of your saw . Always remove the yellow key and keep it in a safe place . To remove yellow key , hold thumb on the end of red lever to keep switch in " Off " position and pull yellow key straight out . 3 / MODEL 113.248210 & 113,248320 TILTING HEAD FOR BEVEL CUT 1 . Unlock bevel lock by pulling outon knob located under the left front edge of the table : 2 . Turn handwheel counter - clockwise to increase the tilt angle of the blade . The bevel scale printed on the front cover shows the approximate angle and is read at table level . 3 . Lock the bevel lock by pushing in on knob until it is fully seated when desired bevel angle is reached . BEVEL SCALE BEVEL LOCK KNOB HANDWHEEL 34 Page: 35

INSTALLING SANDING ATTACHMENT WARNING : TO AVOID INJURY FROM UNEXPECTED STARTING , MAKE SURE POWER CORD IS UNPLUG - GED BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO BAND - SAW PARTS . NOTE : The sanding bett cuts very rapidly . Practice with some scraps of wood first before you attempt to sand your actual workpiece . 1 . To install the sanding belt and sanding platen , remove the front table , front cover , blade guard , and the blade . 2 . Use a 1 / 8 - inch hex " L " wrench and remove the upper and lower right blade guides . The mount - ing screw used for the upper blade guide will be used to hold the sanding platen in place . 3 . Loosen the setscrews that hold the upper and lower backup bearings in place and push the bearings all the way back _ Tighten setscrews so bearings will remain . 4 . Slide the sanding platen into the blade slot in the table and fasten to the upper blade guide assembly where the right blade guide mounts . It may be necessary to loosen the left blade guide and slide it backwards until platen is in place . 5 , Slide the upper left blade guide towards the sanding platen and tighten mounting screw securely . 6 . Slide the lower teft blade guide towards the sanding platen until the platen rests 1 / 8 - inch away from the right edge of the slot in the work table , SANDING PLATEN , Ii I INSTALLING THE SANDING BELT ' % . i _ ii 1 . Install the sanding belt and adjust tension to the sanding position . ( The letter " S " on the scale . ) 2 . Rotate the upper wheel by hand ( clockwise ) to check the sanding belt tracking . Adjust tracking SANDING if necessary . ( Reference the blade tracking sec - BELT tion for tracking procedure . ) 3 . After tracking the sanding belt if the belt and the ! 1 - ' 2 platen do not align loosen the upper blade guide support and slide the support in or out to align . Then tighten set screws to hold support and platen in place , it may also be necessary to adjust the lower blade guide support to align the blade guide with the sanding platen . NOTE : A new sanding belt will stretch with use , so check the tension often . Page: 38

Sears recommends the following Accessories Caster Set for Leg Set . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 22222 , 9 - 22221 Miter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 29929 Hold - Down Clamp for Miter Gauge . . . . . . . 9 - 29928 Stop - Rods for Miter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 29924 Rip Fence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 23402 Blades and Sanding Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . See Catalog Circle Cutting Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 23411 Power Tool Know How Handbooks Radial Saw ( includes band saw section ) . , 9 - 2917 Table Saw ( includes band saw section ) . . . 9 - 2918 Sears may recommend other accessories net listed in the manual . See your nearest Sears store or Catalog department for other accessories . Do not use any accessory unless you have received and read complete instructions for its use . maintenance ALL MODELS ADJUSTING THE UPPER BLADE GUIDE WARNING : FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY , TURN SWITCH " OFF " AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER TRAVEL SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE MAINTAINING OR If the upper guide bar will not move up and down LUBRICATING YOUR BAND SAW . easily or falls when the lock knob is loosened , the Tires following adjustment should be performed . 1 . Remove the Guide Bar Lock Knob and the Pitch and sawdust that build up on the tires should be removed with a stiff brush or scraped off with a washer which is under it . piece of wood . 2 . Using a 7 / 16 " socket or wrench , tighten the nut CAUTION : To avoid damaging the tires do not use a which is under the washer to just tight . sharp knife or any kind of solvent . 3 . Then loosen the same nut 1 turn . When the tires become worn they should be replaced . 4 . Move the guide bar up and down to check for When replacing the tires , stretch them around the smooth movement while still holding its position wheels but do not glue them on . when released . 5 . Make further adjustments to the nut as required ADJUSTING BAND SAW BEVEL TRAVEL to get the guide bar to move smoothly and hold If the band saw will not hold its position when at a its position when released . bevel angle , and before the bevel look is locked , or if 6 . Reinstafl the washer and Guide Bar Lock Knob . it is difficult to change the bevel angle , an adjustment is necessary to correct the force required to bevel General Maintenance the band saw . Keep your band saw clean . Remove the sawdust To adjust the force required to bevel the band saw , from the inside . Vacuum or blow out frequently . locate the three ( 3 ) capscrews holding the frame to the motor mount . The capscrews are located in the Do not allow filth to build up on the table , the guides recessed area behind the hub of the lower wheel at orthe back - up bearings . Clean them with Craftsman the 2 o'clock , 6 o'clock , and 10 o'clock positions . Use Gum and Pitch Remover . a 3 / 16 - inch hexagonal " L " wrench that has a 4 - inch CAUTION : Do not immerse the backup bearings in leg , reach between the spokes of the lower wheel to the gum and pitch remover . the capscrews . Adjust the capscrews equally until the bevel action is smooth and the saw wilt hold its Put a thin coat of paste wax on the table so that the position before the bevel lock is locked . wood slides easily while cutting . 38 Page: 39

f _ , , f _ AIRS 12 - INCH BAND SAW owners manual SERVICE Nowthat you have purchased your ' I2 - Inch Band Saw , should a need _ * verexist for repair parts or service , simply contact any Sears Service Center and most Sears , Roebuck and Co . stores , Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you calJ or visit . MODEL NO . The model number of your fl2 - 1nch Band Sawwill b _ found on a plate attached to your saw , at the I _ fft - hand side of the base . 113.248210 Single Speed Band Saw with Leg Set MODEL NO . 113.248320 Two Speed Band Saw with Leg Set MODEL NO . 113.248440 Two Speed Electronic Band Saw with Leg Set MODEL NO . 113.248510 Two Speed Electronic Band Saw with Cabinet HOW TO ORDER WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTSA , LWAYS GIVE THEFOLLOWING INFORMATION : REPAIRPARTS PART NUMBER PARTDESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER NAME OF ITEM 113.248210 , 113.248320 , fl2 - 1nch Band Saw 113.248440 or 113.248510 All parts listed may b _ ordered from any S _ ars S _ rvice Center and most S _ ars stor _ s . If the parts you need are not stocked locally , your order will be el _ ctronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Di . - _ rribution C _ _ nter for handling . J Sold by SEARS , ROEBUCK AND CO . , Chicago , IL . 60684 U . SA Part No . SP5292 Form No . SP5292 - 5 Printed in U . S . A . 1 / 93